It's another busy weekend in the Coastal Bend. Here's what's happening:
SANDFEST
Mustang Island between mile markers 9-13, Port Aransas
Friday: noon-5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Beyond viewing the spectacular stone-like structures and mystical creatures on display, visitors can enjoy a festival atmosphere with family friendly activities; 100 different gift, food and drink vendors; and the amateur competition. You can also learn the art of sand sculpting from on-site artists giving training sessions.
BUC DAYS BEGIN
Four days of rodeo ropin' and ridin' began Thursday, April 23 and continue until Sunday, April 26. Friday and Saturday performances betin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday's event is at 2 p.m. in the American Bank Center, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd.
The carnival opens Friday night, one day late while event organizers dry out after a week of rains, including a torrential downpour on Wednesday, April 22.
Also Saturday, the IBC Junior Buc Days Parade begins at 11 a.m. and ends around 1 p.m. A steady stream of swashbuckling bands,, floats and kids of all ages stage on Shoreline Blvd at Palo Alto and Power streets. The parade travels south on Shoreline to end up at the Stripes Carnival in next to McCaughan Park at Park Ave.
The Gospelfest begins at 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 430 S. Carancahua Street.
On Sunday, Buc Days Cowboy Church services will be held from 11 a.m. to noon in the American Bank Center.
WORLD OF WATER
South Texas Botanical Gardens
Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Botanical Gardens hosts water-related science display, water conservation tips and hands-on experiments presented by the City of Corpus Christi Utilities and Water Resources Department. Admission to the Botanical Gardens is free until 2 p.m.
POPS IN THE PARK
Whataburger Field, Corpus Christi
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
This year's theme, "Oil Wells & Sea Shells," salutes Texas pride and includes live music, light show and fireworks in the beautiful setting of Whataburger Field in the SEA District downtown. Admission is $10 general, $5 students, kids 12 and under FREE!
You'll find much more on the 101 Calendar of EVENTS at 101corpuschristi.com/events.
WHAT YOU MISSED LAST WEEKEND
Published 4/17/2015
While the Blue Angels rock the sky, musicians honoring the late Tejano star Selena at Fiesta de la Flor will be jamming by the sea just across the bay. Just over the Harbor Bridge in Portland, cook-offs, more music, parades, a carnival, dog shows and more highlight three days of the annual Windfest celebration. And all along the 118 miles of beach in the Coastal Bend, hundreds of volunteers will be picking up trash in the spring coastal wide Adopt-a-beach cleanup. That’s a lot, but it’s not all. Buc Days gets under way with its Mutton Bustin’ events, Neyland Library hosts a children’s book fair and Padre Island National Seashore hosts a Find Your Park Fair at Malaquite Beach. You’ll find that and more on the 101 Events calendar 101 Events calendar. Check it out any time at 101corpuschristi.com/events . It’s what’s happening in Corpus Christi!